Berlin-based BigRep, which makes large-build industrial printers, is leaving the public market about two years after its listing. Shareholders approved a simpler corporate structure, and three current major investors now hold the company: Koehler Invest, DeKrassny and Hage Holding. The report also mentions the launch of the ALTRA 670 printer, but the source teaser gives no further details on its specifications or availability. The move is a change of ownership and governance rather than a change in the product line, so customers and partners should see continuity in the company's operations, though the teaser does not describe any operational plans.
BigRep GmbH, the German maker of large-format 3D printers, has returned to private ownership, according to a report from 3DPrint.com. The report states that the company reported revenue growth of approximately 45% and mentions a new 3D printer. The teaser does not give details on the new owners, the terms of the transaction, the printer model or the reporting period, so these points remain unconfirmed in this item. The company has gone through several changes in ownership and financing in recent years, which the source describes as a volatile period. For buyers of large-format FDM systems, the news signals that the vendor is moving back toward private control and reports growth, but the financial figures should be checked against the company's own statements.